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Lee's Summit to open 17,000‑sq‑ft Green Street farmers market and public plaza this summer
Summary
City officials said a new downtown Green Street project east of City Hall will include a 17,000-square-foot enclosed farmers market structure, courtyard and year‑round public programming, with a ribbon-cutting planned for July.
Council members described a downtown Green Street redevelopment that will create a dedicated farmers market structure and a public plaza directly east of City Hall.
Project details: Officials said the market building will be about 17,000 square feet and will be multifunctional for farmers-market use as well as civic and private events. The redevelopment will include a courtyard intended for year-round outdoor programming, restaurant pad sites and a boutique hotel on Second Street.
Timing and community use: Council members said construction will be finished toward the end of the summer with a ribbon-cutting expected in July. Raider said the space is meant to be family friendly and a year-round community gathering site.
Context: Officials credited downtown stakeholders and the Downtown Lee's Summit organization for contributing to the project's design and said the market aims to anchor further downtown activity.
